Hike Of The Week

West Elwha Trail─Quiet hike along a roaring restored river

November 12, 2026

Quick Facts Location: Elwha Valley, North Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 6.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1125 feet Green Trails Map: Green Trails, Elwha North Hurricane Ridge-No. 134S Access: From Port Angeles, follow US Highway 101 west for 9.3 miles. Near milepost 239, just beyond the Elwha River Bridge, turn left onto Herrick…

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